Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam
Question : If $\frac{1}{2} $ is added to a number and the sum is multiplied by 3, the result is 21. Then the number is:
Option 1: 6.5
Option 2: 5.5
Option 3: 4.5
Option 4: –6.5
Correct Answer: 6.5
Solution : Let the number be $x$. According to the question, $(x + \frac{1}{2})\times 3=21$ ⇒ $(x + \frac{1}{2}) =\frac{21}{3}=7$ ⇒ $x =7- \frac{1}{2}$ $\therefore x =6.5$ Hence, the correct answer is 6.5.
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".
We must go (1)/ and congratulate him for (2)/ his brilliant success. (3)/ No Error (4)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The second part of the sentence has an error.
Note that "for" should be replaced with the preposition "on" to correctly convey the idea of congratulating someone for their achievement.
The correct sentence should be: "We must go and congratulate him on his brilliant success."
Question : What is the name of the book written by Panini?
Option 1: Mahabhashya
Option 2: Mitakshara
Option 3: Madhyamika Karika
Option 4: Ashtadhyayi
Correct Answer: Ashtadhyayi
Solution : The correct answer is Ashtadhyayi.
The grammar of classical Sanskrit was established by this work. Each of its eight parts is divided into quarter sections. Panini's most notable composition is titled Astadhyayi or Astaka. In this work, Panini distinguishes between the common language of
Question : If two LED TVs and one mobile phone cost INR 31,000, while two mobile phones and one LED TV cost INR 35,000, then the value of one mobile phone is:
Option 1: INR 13,500
Option 2: INR 12,500
Option 3: INR 13,000
Option 4: INR 12,000
Correct Answer: INR 13,000
Solution : Let $x$ be the cost of an LED TV and $y$ be the cost of a mobile phone. $2x + y = 31000$ ------------(i) $x + 2y = 35000$ ⇒ $x = 35000 – 2y$ ------------(ii) Substituting (ii) in (i), $2(35000 - 2y) +
Question : Deficiency of Vitamin B6 in man causes
Option 1: rickets
Option 2: scurvy
Option 3: beri-beri
Option 4: anaemia
Correct Answer: anaemia
Solution : The correct option is anaemia.
Vitamin B6 is required for the formation of red blood cells. Anaemia can occur if the body can not manufacture enough red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B6. Anaemia is a condition in which the body's supply
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Issue the advisory to the villagers to be on alert for the cyclone.
Option 1: Let the advisory be issued to the villagers to be on alert for the cyclone.
Option 2: The advisory will be issued to the villagers to be on alert for the cyclone.
Option 3: Why hasn’t the advisory been issued to the villagers to be on alert for the cyclone?
Option 4: The advisory might be issued to the villagers to be on alert for the cyclone.
Correct Answer: Let the advisory be issued to the villagers to be on alert for the cyclone.
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation:
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Strong hostility
Option 1: Animalistic
Option 2: Anonymity
Option 3: Comity
Option 4: Animosity
Correct Answer: Animosity
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Animosity is the right choice because it succinctly captures the essence of "strong hostility". It refers to deep-seated, intense dislike or enmity between individuals or groups.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
Option 1: 33
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 69
Option 4: 80
Correct Answer: 33
Solution : Given:
In the first column, 2 + 9 = 11 → 11 × 3 = 33
In the second column, 7 + 4 = 11 → 11 × 3 = 33
In the
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Someone who regards the world as his country
Option 1: Atheist
Option 2: Metropolitan
Option 3: Cosmopolitan
Option 4: Philanthropist
Correct Answer: Cosmopolitan
Solution : The correct one-word substitute is the third option.
Explanation: A cosmopolitan person is someone who is at ease with and appreciates various cultures and countries. They regard the world as their community and are open to different perspectives and influences.
The meanings of the other
Question : Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows. The pie chart shows the expenditure incurred in preparing a book by a publisher, under various heads. What is the difference between the angle of the pie chart showing the expenditure incurred on binding and printing?
Option 1: 15º
Option 2: 20º
Option 3: 18º
Option 4: 22º
Correct Answer: 18º
Solution : As per the given chart, The percentage of the binding sector and printing sector is 30% and 25%. The difference in their percentage is 5%. The difference in angle $= \frac{5}{100} × 360º = 18º$ Hence, the correct answer is 18º.
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